Weatherproof casement strip



L. A. LINEBAUGH WEATHERPROOF CASEMENT STRIP Filed Nov 12, 1925 Patented Sept. 7, 1926.

LE0 A. LINEBAUQH, or LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

-WEATHER-PRGOF CASEMENT STRIP. I

' Application filed November 12, 1925., serial no. 68,586.

This invention relates to improvements in water-proof strips forcasement windows and similar closures.

An object of the invention is to provide a strip attachable to the window frame of a casement window which is adapted to be engaged by the window when in its closed position so as to form a substantially water-- proof joint, thus preventing rain from leak-- ing into a dwelling at the bottom of the window.

Another object ofthe invention is to, provide a water-proof strip which. is made of sheet metal which can be easily, quickly and cheaply'constr'ucted and which can be easily and quickly applied to any casement window construction and similar closure.

,I'Vith the foregoing and other objects in view which will be made manifest in the following detailed description and specifical- 1y pointed out in the. appended claims, reference is had to the mccompanying drawings for anillustrative embodiment of the invenv 3 is a sectional. View illustrating a tion, wherein r Flgure 1 1s a perspect ve View, parts be ing broken away and shown invertical section, of a casement window to wh1ch-the 1mproved weather-proofstrip has been applied,

Fig. 2 1s a vertical'section through a casement window of a slightly different con struction, to which the strip has been applied, and

slightly modified form of water-proof strip.

Referring to the accompanying drawings wherein similar reference ch'aractersdesignate similar parts throughout, the reference character 10 indicates the window sill on the frame for the easement window 11. On the window sill there is arranged the conventional stool 12 over or against which the window 11 is adapted to pass. Theweatherproof strip is formed of a single strip of sheet metal which is longitudinally b'entadj acent its center upon a fold line 13' to provide two contacting portions 14 and 15 located adjacent the fold line 13. The strip is also bent to provide two portions 16 and 17 which are located remotely from the fold line and which are disposed in spaced relation. The portion 17 is upwardly inclined and its edge is bent to form a lip 18 adapted to be extended into a groove formed on the stool 12.a If desired, nails may be driven downwardly through the stool '12 and through the lip 18 for securing the weatherproof strip to the stool. Nails or other fastening elements may also be driven through the contacting portions 14 and 15 'to secure the forward side of the strip to the ,window sill 10. The portion 16 is also upwardly and inwardly inclined and preferably has its edge reversely bent upon itself, as indicated at 19, providing a smooth curved surface adapted to be engaged by the rail of the window sash. In the portions 14 and 16 there are preferably arranged one or more apertures 20 these apertures being partially arranged in the portion 16 and also partially arranged in the portion 14:, so that they extend to the fold line 18. The portion window 11' into its closed position, its bottom rail will engage it and press it outward-- 1y slightly, so'that the joint between the edge of the portion 16 and the window will be tight, thus preventing water from leaking between the window and the strip. The portion 1.7 assists the portion 16 in preventing leakage in that it prevents any water from flowing or leaking between the stool 12 and the sill 10. If any water should leak for any reason whatsoever between the portion 16 and the window sash, it will be caught bythe portion 17, and will be caused to flow or to be discharged through the apertures 20.

1n the modification shown in Fig. 2 the strip illustrated in Jig. 1 is shown as ap-.

plied to a window construction of a slightly modified form. On the back of the window S111 1.0 there is secured the slat or board 21,

which serves the same purpose as the stool 12. Against the forward side of this board there is arranged a cleat 22 in which the lip 18 is disposed and secured. The construction of this weather-proof strip is the same as before and operates in a similar manner.

In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the

portion 17 differs from the portion 17 in that it is upwardly bent to provide an engaging portion 23 adapted to be engaged by the bottom of the window sash when in its closed position, and in this manner the weather-proof strip not only serves to establish a leak-proof joint against the edge of PATENT. caries.

in construction and manufacture and can be easily and quickl; applied to casement windows or similar closures.

It will be understood that various changes in the detail of construction may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

I claim 1, A weather-proof casement strip conprising a strip of resilient material which is reversely bent upon itself longitudinally at about its center providing two portions which are disposed in spaced relation to each other, said strip being adapted to have its line of fold engage a casement window sill, one of said portions being adapted to be cured to the stool and the other portion providing a resilient abutment for the easement window.

2. A weather-proof easement strip comprising a strip of resilient material which reversely bent upon' itself longitudinall at about its center providing two portions which are disposed in spaced relation to each other, said strip being adapted to have its line of fold engage a casement window sill, one of said portions being adapted to be 59* cured to the stool and the other portion providing a resilient abutment for the easement window, there being apertures in the last mentioned portion adjacent its line of fold.

3. A weather-proof casement strip comprising a strip of resilient material which is reversely bent upon itself longitudinall at about its center providing two portions which are disposed in spaced relation to each other, said strip being adapted to have its line of fold engage a casement window sill, one of said portions being adapted to be se cured to the stool and the other portion providing a resilient abutment for the eas ment window, there being apertures in the last mentioned portion adjacent its line of fold, said last mentioned portion having its edge reversely bent upon itself so as to present a smooth curved edge adapted to be engaged by the window.

l. r wea er-proof casement strip co1n tli prisin a strip of metal folded longitudinally at about its middle providing two contacting portions adjacent the line of fold which adapted to rest upon the window sill, and two portions more remote from the line of fold which are disposed in spaced relation, one of said portions being adapted to engage the stool of the window rame, and the other portion providing a resilient abutment for the w ndow.

A weather-proof casement strip comprising a strip of metal folded longitudi nallv at about its middle providing two contacting portions adjacent the line of fold which are adapted to rest upon the window sill, and two portions more remote from the line of fold which are disposed in spaced relation, one of saio portions being adapted to enga the stool of the window frame and the other portion providing aresilient abut ment for the window, there being apertures formed in the last mentioned portion which ext-end across the upper contacting portion "to the line fold and for the purpose described.

6. A w ether-proof casement strip com prising a strip of metal folded longitudinally at about its middle providing two contacting portions adjacent the line of fold which 'are adapted to rest upon the window sill, and two portions more remote from the line of fold which are disposed in spaced reone of said portions being adapted to U ro the stool of the window frame and the other portion providing a resilient abutnt for the window, the:-. ieing apertures ied in the last mentioned portion which extend across the upper contacting portion to the line of fold and for the purpose described the upper edge oi? the last mentioned portion being r-eversely bent upon itself to provide a smooth curved edge adapted to be engaged by the w idow.

In testimony whereof I ha e signed my name to this specification.

L. A. LINEBAUGH. 

